Rising Companies House Fees
As of 1 May 2024, businesses across the United Kingdom are set to face a significant change in their operational costs with the implementation of rising Companies House fees. This adjustment, while seemingly subtle on the surface, carries weighty implications for companies of all sizes. Navigating the Increase On 19th February 2024, Companies House declared […]
Management Accounts: Importance for Business Operations
In the fast-evolving business environment, where informed decision-making is crucial for success, management accounts play a pivotal role in providing valuable insights and facilitating strategic planning. Why Businesses Need Management Accounts? Management Accounts serve as a vital tool for businesses, offering invaluable support for decision-making processes. By providing up-to-date financial information and analysis, they empower […]
Concise Overview of Recent Tax Developments
Key Insights from the Latest Tax Updates for the Week Ending 21st February 2024 This week’s tax news roundup includes significant developments such as: Documentation Requirements for Creative Industry Tax Reliefs In light of recent changes and tax developments announced by HMRC, companies seeking creative industry tax reliefs must now provide compelling evidence to support […]
Identifying Inefficiencies and Boosting Productivity
Identifying inefficiencies and devising strategies to enhance operational efficiency are crucial elements for achieving business success. This article offers practical insights into spotting inefficiencies within your business operations and demonstrates how to effectively utilise apps to streamline processes, ultimately enhancing productivity and efficiency. Identifying Inefficiencies: Areas for Examination Workflow Bottlenecks: Pinpoint areas where tasks slow […]
Side Hustling and Tax Regulations: HMRC Requirements
In the ever-evolving landscape of employment, the concept of side hustling has become increasingly prevalent. Side hustles, often undertaken alongside traditional employment, offer individuals a means to pursue their passions, bolster their income, or simply explore new opportunities. However, as the gig economy continues to expand, tax authorities such as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) […]
HMRC Release Online Tax Code Tool
Struggling to understand what your tax code means? Have you ever understood your tax code? Do you know what a tax code is? HMRC have released a new online tool to help taxpayers understand what their tax code means. The online tool is designed to help, assist and explain your tax code and why your […]
Small Self-Administered Schemes (SSAS) and their benefits
Small Self-Administered Schemes (SSAS) have become an increasingly popular option for UK pension schemes, and one of the investment options available to SSASs is purchasing a commercial property. However, buying a commercial property within an SSAS can offer both benefits and risks. The main benefit of investing in commercial property through an Small Self-Administered Schemes […]
Research and Development (R&D) Updates
How HMRC are tightening up on Research & Development claims HMRC are tightening up on the Research & Development (R&D) claims process in order to tackle errors and suspected abuse of the regime. They have therefore introduced what they feel will be a more robust process to enable them to monitor the whole claims process […]
Challenge Completed! Scott Lees Completes 7in7 Challenge For MNDA
NR Barton’s Senior Tax Manager completes his Christmas challenge of walking 7 marathons in 7 days over the Christmas break. Scott has been raising money for Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA). Scott set out to raise £777 for MNDA, he did not imagine that he would be close to raising £10,000 for a great cause. […]
SEISS Fourth Grant – Am I Eligible & How Much Can I Claim?
If you are self-employed and your business has been negatively impacted by the covid-19 pandemic, you could be eligible for the fourth grant of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. To make your claim for the fourth grant, you must do so on or before 1 June 2021. This grant will cover the period […]
